Council adopts FY26–27 operating budget totaling $573 million
September 16, 2026 | Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas
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The Grand Prairie City Council closed a public hearing and adopted the FY26–27 operating budget after a staff presentation and a record vote. A budget presenter told the council, "The total proposed operating budget for all funds is $573,000,000," and staff noted that the local government code requires a record vote for adoption.
During public comments residents asked for copies of the budget and questioned how state-imposed caps could affect services; the mayor explained the city is operating within a 3.5% voter-approval cap and emphasized that staff attempted to balance employee raises with service levels. Councilmember motion and roll-call resulted in adoption (record vote; motion carried).
During public comments residents asked for copies of the budget and questioned how state-imposed caps could affect services; the mayor explained the city is operating within a 3.5% voter-approval cap and emphasized that staff attempted to balance employee raises with service levels. Councilmember motion and roll-call resulted in adoption (record vote; motion carried).
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